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The U3A Herald
TERM 2, APRIL 2016
A Newsletter for Kempsey Macleay Valley U3A Inc.
NEW website: http://www.kempseymacleayu3a.com.au
E-mail: info@kempseymacleayu3a.com.au — Phone: 6562 5869
CALENDAR
2016
TERM 2 (8 weeks)
Enrolment Days:
Thursday 21st April
10.30 to 12 noon at
SWR Surf Club.
Tuesday 26th April
10.30 to 12.30 at
Kempsey-Macleay
RSL Bowling Club
Classes Start
Monday 2nd May
Classes End
Friday 24th June
Mid Year Function:
Hot Pots & Hats
Wednesday 29th
June 12 noon
TERM 3 (8 weeks )
Enrolment Day
Monday 18th July
at Kempsey-Macleay
RSL Bowling Club
Classes Start
Monday 25th July
Classes End
Friday 16th September
TERM 4 (8 weeks )
Enrolment Day
Monday 10th October
at Kempsey-Macleay
RSL Bowling Club
Classes Start
Monday 17th October
Classes End
Friday 9th December
Christmas Function
Tuesday 13th December.
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President’s Report
elcome to Term 2, 2016. This year got off to a great start with
38 classes being offered across the Macleay Valley. Many thanks
to the wonderful class leaders who volunteer their time, expertise and
knowledge to make our U3A so successful and enjoyable.
Many thanks also to our hard working committee who are combining well
as a newly co-ordinated team. I would also like to acknowledge the great work of
our “behind the scenes” volunteers who put our newsletter together each term
with interesting and important info, our IT/computer expert and the KMVU3A
webmaster who manages the website so that we can access updated info in
between newsletters and most importantly, anytime.
We are always open to new ideas and opportunities for improvements,
including offers to provide new and interesting courses for our members. A list
of KMVU3A committee members’ contact details ís contained in this edition of
The Herald.
An important topic for discussion this term will be how the KMVU3A Herald
can be distributed to members without internet access, in the most efficient and
cost effective manner, particularly given the recent hike in postage costs. One
option is to deliver addressed newsletters through the Kempsey Shire Council
Library Services for pick-up by members at Kempsey, South West Rocks, Hat
Head and Stuarts Point Libraries, plus a delivery to the Willawarrin Post Office
and General Store. What do you think?
Our Mid Year Social Function will be held on 29 June, i.e. the week after
Term 2 classes end. It will be a “Hot Pots and Hats” Luncheon to be held at the
Anglican Hall, West Kempsey and promises fabulous food and fun for all. I am
envisioning fellas brimmed in their best well-worn fishing hats, or perhaps an
Aussie Akubra or a fine fedora and ladies in everything from fascinators to broad
beach brims. More info is available in this newsletter. Hope to see you there!
Enrolment for Term 2 will again be held at the Kempsey Macleay RSL
Bowling Club on Tuesday 26 April 10.30am to 12.30pm and at the South West
Rocks Surf Life Saving Club at the earlier date of Thursday 21 April 10.30am to
12 noon. There will be courses available to meet most everyone’s interests and
aspirations and class leaders will be in attendance.
NB. If paying membership, course or event fees by direct debit/bank transfer
you are also required to please mail or e-mail the relevant U3A forms, otherwise
we are unable to identify who has made the payment. Please remember that
sending cash through the mail is both illegal and risky.
Looking forward to seeing you at the SWR or Kempsey Enrolment Days!
Jenny Sproule – President F
ON-LINE ENROLMENT IS NOW AVAILABLE!
See KMVU3A Website for full details!
THE U3A HERALD
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COURSE CO-ORDINATOR’S REPORT
Term 1 has flown by — onwards to Term 2!
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hank you to all the Class leaders who offered
such a great range of courses in Term 1.
Although several courses are taking a break in Term 2,
many of those will return later in the year.
However, with 34 courses on offer this term, there should
be something to suit you.
Welcome back to several courses which had a break in
Term 1!
Vivien is again leading Cryptic Crosswords — a fantastic
course to give the brain a real workout! And to have lots of
fun at the same time! Try these – “Two girls, one on each
knee.”(7 letters) and “Mawson’s forwarding address.” (4 letters) (Answers on p 6)
Richard is back with Spanish – a great language to learn
or to brush up! The group is keen to welcome new members
and to practise their conversation! “Un idioma nunca es sufficiente. Buena suerte!” (Answer on p 6)
For those wanting to extend their sewing repertoire, Sian
is offering 2 Saturday workshops in Foundation Piecing.
Which migratory birds are the inspiration for the first piece?
(Answer on p 6)
Scrapbooking will now be offered on Tuesday morning as
well as in the afternoon. This is your chance to organise your
photos in a creative way. You may like to use Bazzill cardstock (?) and brads (?) to embellish your pages! (Answers on
p 6)
The History of the Reformation is an extension of the
course Barrie offered last year. No previous knowledge is required – simply an interest in this fascinating historical period. Which famous American was named after a leader of the
Reformation? (Answer p 6)
The nineteenth century English novel continues to entertain and stimulate through TV and film versions. Both these
visual forms of Thackeray’s masterpiece, “Vanity Fair”, will
be enjoyed over 5 weeks. Although only one TV series and
one film version will be seen, how many film versions (?) and
how many TV series (?) of “Vanity Fair” have been made?
(Answers p 6)
Remember, we are always looking for new courses to offer
our members. Please consider leading a course and sharing
your passion and expertise. The committee will support you
with resources and encouragement!
Enjoy Term 2.
Fran Tarbox – Course Co-ordinator F
COMMITTEE CONTACTS 2016
PRESIDENT:
VICE PRESIDENT:
SECRETARY:
TREASURER:
ASST. TREAS:
COURSE CO-ORD: EVENTS CO-ORD:
COMMITTEE. MEMBERS:
Jenny Sproule Judy van Raak Gabi Brie
Bruce Cumming
Maree Taylor
Frances Tarbox
Nancy Tickle
Jan Shore
Bob Birrer
6562·1141 / 0429 453 753
6562·2684
6566·8319 6566·8286
6561·7203 / 0428 317 121
6562·7797 / 0408 627 797
6562·6584 / 0427 656 265 6562·3627 / 0408 668 441
6566·9499 / 0419 393 870
president@kempseymacleayu3a.com.au
vice_president@kempseymacleayu3a.com.au
secretary@kempseymacleayu3a.com.au
treasurer@kempseymacleayu3a.com.au
assistant@kempseymacleayu3a.com.au
course_coordinator@kempseymacleayu3a.com.au
events_coordinator@kempseymacleayu3a.com.au
wja.shore@bigpond.com
bbirrer@bigpond.com
KMVU3A COURSE FEES
WHEN PAYING MEMBERSHIP/COURSE FEES BY DIRECT DEPOSIT/BANK TRANSFER, PLEASE MAIL OR EMAIL THE
RELEVANT FORMS SO THE TREASURER KNOWS WHO HAS PAID
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If you choose to use this method for your payment, please
ost course fees are $5 per course per term
(usually eight weeks). Some have charges for ensure that you note your family name and at least one initial
materials and details of these extra costs can be (if possible — we know that sometimes the reference field is
limited).
found in our Newsletter.
Fees are due for payment at the beginning of each term,
either on enrolment day or by mail or direct deposit/bank
transfer PRIOR to this date.
Instead of using cash, why not buy some of our $5 vouchers, which can be mailed with safety. Direct deposit/bank
transfer can be made to the following account:
BSB: 704-189 (Coastline Credit Union)
Account No.: 00008731
Account Name: Kempsey Macleay Valley U3A
(or KMVU3A)
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It is essential that you fill out the enrolment form, noting
all courses in which you wish to participate, together with
the total of your payment and method of payment. We must
have this information to ensure we have adequate facilities
for each course.
If you mail your payment prior to the enrolment date, just
enclose your form at this time.
When
paying
electronically,
the
form
should
be
emailed
to
the
treasurer
at:
treasurer@kempsemacleayu3a.com.au or posted to PO. Box
3666, West Kempsey. F
THE U3A HERALD
APRIL 2016
NEW COURSES, TERM 2
SCRAPBOOKING ON TUESDAY MORNING
NOVEL ADVENTURES IN
VANITY FAIR
Leader : Dianne Dunkley
Scrapbooking will now be offered on Tuesday mornings as
well as continuing on Tuesday afternoons.
Learn how to preserve those precious documents and photos, from simple pages to the more complex. I’d love to help you
with: Photo storage and organisational products, Quick Album
ideas, Photo albums (traditional slide in style or plain), simple
scrapbooking, to the more elaborate pages. So for all your scrapbooking supplies and ideas come to my workshed (at the rear of
my house), and join us for a fun and informative 2 hour class.
Leader: Fran Tarbox
Becky Sharp is a governess, temptress and social climber supreme! A contrast indeed to her best friend – the fragile
Amelia. Thackeray’s masterpiece “Vanity Fair”, set in the early
nineteenth century, is the first great example of the Victorian
multi plot novel — a contrast to the focus on a single character as seen with Moll Flanders and Tom Jones. Which will you
enjoy more — the 1998 BBC series with Natasha Little or the
2004 film with Reece Witherspoon? Come and see on Thursday
afternoons!! F
COURSES RETURNING IN TERM 2
CRYPTIC CROSSWORDS
HISTORY OF THE REFORMATION
Leader: Vivien Doyle
Leader: Barrie Bishton
Exercise your brain for fun. Unscramble anagrams; utilise
your Roman numeral knowledge; solve clues and generally think
laterally.
The Reformation was a great 16th century revolution in the
Christian Church. With the Renaissance that preceded it and the
French Revolution that followed it, the Reformation completely
altered the Medieval way of life in Western Europe. Although
the movement dates from 1517 when the German religious reformer, Martin Luther, first defied the authority of the Church,
the conditions that led to his revolutionary stand had developed
over several centuries and had complex doctrinal, political, economic and cultural elements.
This course is about history and there are no specific course
requirements.
Join us for a fun and friendly get together as we demystify
puzzles and share our love of words.
Enjoy the camaraderie and expand your skills.
FOUNDATION PIECING
Leader: Sian Roberts
Have fun with your sewing machine. Learn to make perfect
points —particularly “flying geese” — using a paper or interfacing foundation.
You will need a working knowledge of your machine and a
spirit of adventure and fun. A list of requirements at enrolment.
Don’t forget to bring your machine.
SPANISH
Leader: Richard Mackay
Spanish classes will resume in Term 2 every Tuesday. New
members welcome, previous knowledge of Spanish an advantage but not essential. F
Courses Taking a Break in Term 2
Around the World – Ballroom Dancing – Buddhist Meditation – Ceramics –
Monday Balance ‘n’ Bones @ SWR – Novel Adventures with Moll and Tom – Rocks OnGemmology – Self Defence for Seniors – Swimming – Tribal Belly Dance
For enquiries about KMVU3A, phone 6562·5869. — Please leave a message
and we will return your call.
Name Tags
Thursday 21st April, 10.30 to 12 noon, at SWR Surf Club
Tuesday 26th April, 10.30 to 12.30, at Kempsey-Macleay RSL Bowling Club
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understand that this will only occur after each enrolment period.— Thank you for your understanding. F
Classes Start on Monday 2nd May
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COURSES FOR TERM 2 2016
BALANCE ‘N’ BONES
CARD MAKING GROUP — WEDNESDAY
Leaders: Monday – Robyn Forrest & Wanda Manning;
Leaders: Brenda Prescott & Elinor Dowman
Wednesday – Judy Nisbet and Margaret Jopling;
A list of course requirements will be available on enrolment
day.
Come along to our friendly card making group and learn
practical skills that result in a lovely and usable product. If you
have the will, Brenda will show you the way. So surprise your
family and friends with a personalised and unique greeting card.
Beginners are very welcome.
Thursday @ SWR – Isobel Hennessy & Geraldine Cooper
This program on DVD has ben developed by U3A for mature
aged participants at all levels of fitness. It includes warm up,
balance, stretch, cool down and relaxation — all in 50 minutes!
(Due to limited space at Tozer St there will be a maximum of
13 participants in the classes on Monday and Wednesday. Priority will be given to those who enrol in one session on either
Monday or Wednesday.)
Enrolments limited Min 5 – Max 12
CARDS, PEGS & TILES
Note : only 1 class @ SWR on Thursday
Leaders: Judy Nisbet & Jan Brenton
BEADING WORKSHOPS
Leader: Judy van Raak
Tiles, Tilas, Twins, Berries and Peanuts all have something
in common — they are beads and may be the star of our next
project. Fun? Frustration? Probably both. The penny will drop
and after several hours that special necklace will be well on the
way to completion. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your
lunch. Tea and coffee supplied.
Beads available for purchase on the day.
BRIDGE
Leader: Margaret Corley
Team Leader Margaret has been playing bridge for about 30
years, loves it and wants to teach others to play. She has never
played at a club and has no wish to do so. Margaret is purely a
social player.
CANOEING
Leaders: John & Myree Cruickshanks, Kevin Prescott.
Canoeing will continue as an ideal pastime for mature people
to enjoy the beautiful Macleay waterways in good company.
Whilst it is a good idea to check with your doctor before undertaking canoeing (you can be over an hour away from medical
help) this is a low impact form of exercise even for ‘mature folk’.
In fact, the hardest part of the deal is loading your canoe onto
your car.
Once on the water, you enter a whole new world of canoeing where we can all enjoy the magic of messing about in boats
which can go where other craft cannot.
Some participants are re-discovering canoeing from earlier
in their lives, some have never paddled before and we cater for
all levels of experience. It is not difficult to gain full control of
your boat, but it does take time to get the darned thing to go
straight until all of a sudden you are doing it automatically.
You will need a canoe, buoyancy vest and paddle or paddles (depending on the boat). Unfortunately, there is no perfect
canoe for all purposes, so it is best to try before you buy and get
good advice before purchasing.
Come along and enjoy Monday afternoon where we play a
number of card games. These include Bolivia, Samba, Canasta,
500 and Cribbage. Then there is the occasional pleasant game of
Rummy King. Beginners are always very welcome in this group.
CHESS
Leader : Alan Davies
Chess is a great game to keep our minds active. The fundamentals are basically simple and easy to learn, but always challenging. It is a form of ‘civilised warfare’ where the objective is
to capture your opponent’s monarch. You will learn some of the
strategies and tactics needed to do this.
CROQUET @ SOUTH WEST ROCKS
Leader: Clare Ball
Beginners are welcome to come and play Croquet. Play one
game and you will be hooked!
There is no age limit and it is great exercise, without being
too strenuous.
The SWR Croquet Club has mallets for you to use.
Bring along your own thermos and biscuits to have morning
tea and a chat — making it a very social morning.
FRENCH — BEGINNERS
Leader: Marlene Holland
Some members have moved up to the next group, creating
some vacancies, so now is a good time to start enjoying the challenge of another language. You can be an absolute beginner or
someone wishing to revive what you learnt at school. Just bring
a notebook and a dictionary.
FRENCH — INTERMEDIATE
Leader: Marlene Holland
Especially if you can recall some of your school French, you
should enjoy this group. We speak, listen, read and write French
(sometimes with hilarious results!). Just bring a notebook and a
dictionary.
FRIDAY FILMS
CARD MAKING WORKSHOP — ADVANCED
Leaders: Brenda Prescott & Elinor Dowman
This group is for the more experienced card makers. Participants must have completed at least 1 term with the Wednesday
group. You will share ideas and learn new skills and techniques.
See class leaders on enrolment day for 1st week’s requirements.
Note: New venue, Catholic Church Meeting Room
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Leaders: Bob Ecclestone & Richard Mackay
The programme for Friday Films is, as usual, quite varied
with an eclectic mix of old and new, good and bad. Highlights
include “Dead Calm” with Nicole Kidman, one of her last Australian films before she hit the big time in Hollywood and Alfred
Hitchcock’s “Jamaica Inn”, his last British film before he also hit
the big time in the USA. Programme details may be available at
enrolment, but will definitely be available at the first screening.
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COURSES FOR TERM 2 2016
FUN AND GAMES @ RSL
MAHJONG FRIDAY — WITH A TWIST
Leader: Judy Stewart
Leader: Jacky Booth
We have finally settled on Bolivia as our game of choice, with
fine-tuning our collective knowledge and understanding of the
rules (so many), the variants (too many!) and source reliability
(none to speak of!!) providing a fun challenge on the side.
GARDENING
Leaders: Mary Sweeney & Keith Edwards
This term there will be guest speakers, demonstrations, visits
to gardens, as well as the usual discussions and sharing of produce and plants.
“Friday morning — nothing to do,
Well we’ve entertainment, could be just right for you.
Yourself and a cup is all that you need,
Five dollars a term, now that’s cheap indeed.
Join our Mahjong group, come have a good time,
Relax amongst friends, simply unwind.
Don’t know how to play? Come and find out.
Beginners are welcome, that’s what friendship’s about!”
SCRAPBOOKING
Come along and be inspired to exercise your green fingers!
Leader: Dianne Dunkley
Note: New venue – Masonic Hall, Tozer Street.
MACLEAY MEANDERS
Leader: Margaret Jopling & Ian Windsor
Numbers are growing — as are the number and variety of
locations we have visited. During the year Christa organised a
two-day walk in the Coffs Harbour coastal area with an overnight stay at a van park. Great Fun!
We also had a one-day train trip to Wauchope with walks
along the lovely riverside park and around the residential and
Country Club streets; then lunch in town and “op” shopping.
Much enjoyed by the 12 participants.
Other walks throughout the year were in local coastal, mountain and farm locations.
We aim to have more varied walks like these to provide
healthy exercise, friendship and new horizons. Most walks are
suitable for all levels of fitness, so why not join us in 2016?
MAHJONG
NB. Mahjong is held on Tuesday in South West Rocks,
Come and join this popular craft, and have fun doing it.
Learn how to preserve those precious documents and photos,
from simple pages to the more complex. I’d love to help you
with: Photo storage and organisational products, Quick Album
ideas, Photo albums (traditional slide in style or plain), simple
scrapbooking, to the more elaborate pages. So for all your scrapbooking supplies and ideas come to my workshed (at the rear of
my house), and join us for a fun and informative 2 hour class.
SQUASH & RACQUETBALL
Leaders: Isobel Hennessy & Margaret Jopling
Our squash group is expanding to include racquetball, an
international game played on a squash court but with a larger
racquet and a much larger, bouncier ball. Great fun! We are all
beginners, but enjoy the challenge.
The group will gladly lend racquets and balls to new players.
Members will have the opportunity to play either or both
games — all for the enrolment cost of $5 per term.
The group is very friendly, and Isobel is an enthusiastic coach.
Why not come along and try?
NB. At the RSL Club there is a small fee for light meters
on the squash courts.
Wednesday and Friday in Kempsey.
Due to its popularity, class numbers are limited.
TABLE GAMES @ MACLEAY VALLEY HOUSE
See Course timetable for individual group limits.
MAHJONG @ SOUTH WEST ROCKS
Leaders: Jim and Margaret Harris-Walker
Now in its 7th year, Mahjong has become very popular in
South West Rocks. Players have developed skills in the Western
and Chinese games and variations on the game.
Our class limit is 20. Fun, friendship and entertainment are
in store for all.
Continuing players in Term 2, however, new players will be
welcome in Term 3.
MAHJONG WEDNESDAY
Leader: Margaret Emerson
This ancient Chinese tile game continues into its 13th year
with KMVU3A. Over those years many wonderful friendships
formed and there is great caring, tolerance and acceptance in
our members.
As we grow ‘a little less young’ it is important wherever possible to stay active, both physically and in the field of learning.
Mahjong is a wonderful fun way to exercise the brain and meet
new friends. In terms 1 and 3 we will be accepting beginners to
our course. The game may seem complicated at first, but beginners remain with a tutor until they feel confident to play with
more experienced players.
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Leader: Jacky Booth
This term we will be incorporating quiz or puzzle type games
in the mix, together with card and tile games. No special knowledge is required and nothing too complicated involved, just enjoyable activities to occupy your mind and pass the time. You’ll
find us in the Library on Monday afternoons from 2.00pm until
4.00pm.
TABLE TENNIS WEDNESDAY @ RSL BOWLO
Leaders: Shirley Mayhew and Steve Tarbox
The recently refurbished Kempsey-Macleay R.S.L. Bowling
Club is a good venue and all equipment can be supplied. Non
slip sports footwear is recommended. Qualified coaching to
assist your development in technique for defence and attack is
provided. Friendly games of singles and doubles are played.
So, why play table tennis ?
• Gentle on your body, yet you will have a good workout.
• It is a lifelong sport and it is never too late to start
• It doesn’t matter if you are big or small, young or old — a
great sport for families
• You will improve your mobility and reflexes
• There is plenty of thinking and strategy development
• You will always have another challenge ahead of you
• Although easy to play, it is difficult to master
• But — most of all — it’s fun!
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COURSES FOR TERM 2 2016
TABLE TENNIS FRIDAY @ PCYC
YOGA
Leader: Margaret Jopling
This is a small group who like their table tennis to be very
social and provide lots of laughs. Starting and finishing times
are very flexible. PCYC is a great venue and all equipment is
provided.
TUESDAY TAPPERS
Leader: Gloria Markovina
For fun, laughter and good company come to Sherwood
Hall Tuesday 9 to 11am. No experience necessary, just a love to
dance. Fitness is a bonus. Please wear comfortable clothes and
don’t forget your water.
Leader: Maree Taylor
If you have always been going to do Yoga at home using a
DVD, but get distracted, join this class which is run via DVD in
a class environment but will be done at each member’s comfort
level. A yoga mat or similar will be required; a cushion and small
blanket may also be helpful. Wear comfortable loose clothing
and be prepared to be motivated! F
NEW VOUCHERS: The new numbered vouchers are now
in general use. Maree and Jan will have a supply of the new
vouchers which will be recorded as they are issued and then
when they are used. F
Why not try Racquetball?
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by Jeremy Whitaker
ast term, Pauline joined
the Racquetball course
and I reluctantly decided
to join her.
Having played squash, I thought that it would be the
same, BUT I was totally wrong.
The things we like about Racquetball are:
• The ball is bouncier and therefore easier to get to; because
of this the rallies tend to be longer
• The rules are fairly similar to squash, but it is more forgiving in speed and direction.
• Isobel is a great help with her tuition.
We have really taken to it and we now play on Fridays as
well and there are no extra court costs.
I would urge anyone who has maybe played tennis or
squash in the past to join the course. We hope to see you
there on Monday mornings. F
Why Join U3A? – An active social, mental and physical life
is essential as we grow older – Keeping the brain working,
especially with activities that involve new learning, is
particularly advantageous.
All this and more is at U3A. See you at Enrolment Day!
A great afternoon enjoyed by the Gardening Group at one of our
member’s gardens, and as you can see with the most awesome view of the
Macleay Valley up river.
Quiz Answers
Cryptic Crosswords: Patella (Pat & Ella); Mush! Spanish: “One language is never enough. Good luck!”
Foundation Piecing: Geese.
Scrapbooking: Cardstock with a linen finish; fancy
paper fastener.
History of the Reformation: Martin Luther King.
“Vanity Fair”: Seven films; three TV series.
VALE, BILLIE CRAWFORD
It is hard to do justice to the life such as Billie’s in a few brief words – she was
a very special person and touched many people’s lives. Words that come to mind
include strong, dedicated, community minded, persuasive, committed, gentle, loyal
and refined. She gave many years of her life to the local ABC radio as an announcer,
untiring in her work for the historical society, supported many charities and causes
but especially Save the Children Fund and as an extension of that the Dalaigur PreSchool, and helped to set up the local Spinners and Weavers group, I think over
40 years ago, which is still going strong. I’m sure there are some I haven’t even
mentioned. And one of her great strengths was to get others involved too – it was
nigh on impossible to say “no” to Billie! And underneath that earnest exterior lurked
a delightful sense of humour! She took great pleasure in simple activities such as
knitting, gardening, and cooking and would usually turn up at an occasion with a
beautifully presented plate of home cooking. Billie was valued by KMVU3A as both
a class participant and course presenter. The Macleay Valley is so much richer for the
contributions she has made over many years and she will be sadly missed.
—Jenny Gifkins F
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“HOT POTS & HATS”
LUNCHEON
Come along with your partner or friend for an enjoyable time.
Bring or wear a hat, whether it be fashionable or fun!
And if you fancy, tell us your hat’s history. Perhaps you wore it somewhere
special, collected it on holidays or it’s just your favourite fishing cap!
WHERE: Anglican Church Hall, Kemp Street,
West Kempsey
WHEN: Wednesday 29th June, 2016
TIME: 12 noon for 12.30pm
CUISINE: Soup & damper
Hot Pots Smorgasbord with
assorted extras
Slice, tea & coffee
COST: $25 per head
RSVP: Wednesday 22nd June, 2016
!
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DIRECT DEPOSIT/BANK TRANSFER INFORMATION:
BSB: 704-189 (Coastline Credit Union) Account No: 00008731
Account Name: Kempsey Macleay Valley U3A or KMVU3A
Note: Please include your name as reference if using Direct Deposit/Bank Transfer.
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May 3
May 3
Gloria Markovina
6561·7340
Jim/Margaret HarrisWalker 6566·7434
Dianne Dunkley
6562 7660
Brenda Prescott
6566·0468
Elinor Dowman 6562·8165
Marlene Holland
6566·8702
Jim/Margaret HarrisWalker 6566·7434
Squash & Racquetball
Cards, Pegs, Tiles
Yoga
Table Games @ MVH
Tuesday Tappers
Mahjong @ SWR –
Beginners
Scrapbooking –
Morning
Card Making Workshop
– Advanced
French –
Intermediate
Mahjong @ SWR –
Experienced
Monday
1pm to 4pm
Monday
1.30pm to 2.30pm
Monday
2pm to 4pm
Tuesday
9am to 11am
Tuesday
9.30am to 12.30pm
Tuesday
10.00am to 12 noon
Tuesday
10am to 3pm
Tuesday
10.30am to 12.30pm
Tuesday
1pm to 4pm
Jacky Booth
6767·4511
Maree Taylor
6561·7203
Judy Nisbet 6562·5996
Jan Brenton 6562·6414
Isobel Hennessy
6566 7878
Marg Jopling
6562·6044
May 3
May 3
May 3
May 3
May 2
May 2
May 2
May 2
May 2
Monday
10am to 12 noon
Clare Ball
6567·0260
Croquet @ SWR
Monday
9am to 12.30pm
May 2
John & Myree Cruickshanks
6562·4486
Kevin Prescott 6566·0468
Canoeing
Monday
9am to 12 noon
May 2
START
DATE
Robyn Forrest
6562·7180
Wanda Manning
6562·5372
CLASS LEADER(S)
Balance ‘n’Bones –
Monday
COURSE
Monday
9am to 10am
DAY & TIME
Boronia Gardens
12 Lawson Street SWR
4 Bede Lawrence Close
Frederickton
46a Tozer Street West Kempsey
4 Albert St, South Kempsey
Boronia Gardens
12 Lawson Street SWR
Sherwood Hall
Macleay Valley House
small dining room
Anglican Youth Centre
25 Marsh St.,West Kempsey
46a Tozer Street West Kempsey
Kempsey-Macleay RSL Club
Sports Oval, Phillip Drive
South West Rocks
Eden Street Boat Ramp
and other venues
46a Tozer Street West Kempsey
VENUE
KMV U3A TERM 2 TIMETABLE
Continuing Players
Maximum 20
Continuing Members
Maximum 10
Min. 4 – Max. 12
No Mail Bookings
Everyone Welcome
$5
$5
$5
$5
$5
$5
Everyone Welcome
Maximum 16
Continuing Players
Maximum 20
$5
$5
$5
m’ship
$5 + club
$5 + $5
per week
$5
$5
TERM
COST
MVH Residents only
Everyone Welcome
Everyone Welcome
Everyone Welcome
Everyone Welcome
Everyone Welcome
Everyone Welcome
Maximum 13
CLASS SIZE
= Bring Your Own Mug/Cup
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Brenda Prescott 6566·0468
Elinor Dowman 6562·8165
Shirley Mayhew 6562·7134
Steve Tarbox 6562·7797
Card Making Group –
Wednesday
Table Tennis Wed.
@ RSL Bowlo
Fun and Games @ RSL
Balance ‘n’ Bones @
SWR
Wednesday
1pm to 4pm
Wednesday
1.30pm to 3.30pm
Wednesday
1.30pm to 4.00pm
Thursday
9.30am to 10.30am
Cryptic Crosswords
Barrie Bishton
6562·4502
History of the
Reformation
Wednesday
10.30 am to 12.30pm
(4 weeks)
Thursday
9.30am to 12 noon
Margaret Emerson
6566·8273
Mahjong –
West Kempsey
Wednesday
9.15am to 12.30pm
May 4
May 4
June 1, 8, 15
& 22
May 4
May 4
Vivien Doyle
0400 372·749
May 5
May 5
Marg Jopling 6562·6044
Judy Nisbet 6562·5996
Balance ‘n’ Bones –
Wednesday
Wednesday
9am to 10am
May 3
Isobel Hennessy
6566·7878
Geraldine Cooper
6567·0339
Dianne Dunkley
6562·7660
Scrapbooking –
Afternoon
Tuesday
4pm to 6pm
May 3
May 4
Marlene Holland
6566·8702
French –
Beginners
Tuesday
2pm to 4pm
May 3
May 3
START
DATE
Jacky Booth
6567·4511
Margaret Corley
6562·4330
Bridge
Tuesday
1.30pm to 4.30pm
Richard Mackay
6562·7174
CLASS LEADER(S)
Spanish
COURSE
Tuesday
1.00pm to 3.00pm
DAY & TIME
46a Tozer Street West Kempsey
Boronia Gardens
12 Lawson Street SWR
Kempsey-Macleay RSL Club
Everyone Welcome
Everyone Welcome
Maximum 14
Everyone Welcome
Maximum 8
Everyone Welcome
$5
$5
m’ship
$5 + club
m’ship
$5 + club
$5
Everyone Welcome
Min. 5 – Max. 12
(No Mail Bookings)
All Saints Catholic Church Meeting
Room Kemp & Marsh Streets,
West Kempsey
Kempsey-Macleay RSL Bowling
Club 13 Austral St Kempsey
$5
$5
$5
$5
Everyone Welcome
Continuing Players
Maximum 28
Everyone Welcome
Maximum 13
Everyone Welcome
$5
$5
$5
TERM
COST
46a Tozer Street West Kempsey
Uniting Church Hall, Wide St
West Kempsey
46a Tozer Street West Kempsey
4 Albert Street
South Kempsey
Everyone Welcome
Maximum 10
Continuing Players
All Saints Catholic Parish Hall
cnr Kemp & Marsh Streets
West Kempsey
4 Bede Lawrence Close
Frederickton
Everyone Welcome
CLASS SIZE
= Bring Your Own Mug/Cup
Community Care Centre
Forth St Kempsey
VENUE
KMV U3A TERM 2 TIMETABLE
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Table Tennis Friday @
PCYC
Foundation Piecing
Beading Workshop
Friday
2pm to 4pm
Saturday
10.00am to 4.00pm
(2 Weeks)
Saturday
10am to 4pm)
(2 Weeks)
Judy van Raak
6562·2684
Sian Roberts
Margaret Jopling
6562·6044
Friday Films
May 21 &
June 18
May 14 &
June 4
May 6
May 6
Bob Ecclestone
0419 414 412
Richard Mackay
6562·7174
Chess
Friday
10.00am to 11.30am
May 6
Friday
12.30pm to 4pm
Mahjong With
A Twist –
West Kempsey
Friday
9.00am to 12.30pm
May 6
May 6
Judy Stewart
6562·1404
Macleay Meanders
May 26
June 2, 9, 16, 23
May 5
START
DATE
Alan Davies
6562·8856
Margaret Jopling
6562·6044
Ian Windsor
6561 7217
Friday
8.30am to 12 noon
Fran Tarbox
6562·7797
Mary Sweeney
6566 9348
Keith Edwards
6566·7562
CLASS LEADER(S)
Novel Adventures in
Vanity Fair
Gardening
COURSE
Thursday
1.00 pm to 3-00 pm
(5 weeks)
Thursday
1pm to 3pm
DAY & TIME
46a Tozer Street, West Kempsey
46a Tozer Street, West Kempsey
PCYC South Kempsey
46a Tozer Street, West Kempsey
46a Tozer Street, West Kempsey
Uniting Church Hall, Wide St,
West Kemmpsey
Car Park behind Caltex,
Verge Lane, Kempsey
46a Tozer Street, West Kempsey
Masonic Hall, Tozer Street
West Kempsey
VENUE
KMV U3A TERM 2 TIMETABLE
$5
$5
m’ship
$5 + PCYC
$5
$5
$5
$5
$5
$5
TERM
COST
Need a long narrow
pic here or bits of type
Everyone Welcome
Maximum 10
Everyone Welcome
Maximum 8
Everyone Welcome
Everyone Welcome
Everyone Welcome
Everyone Welcome
Maximum 20
Everyone Welcome
Everyone Welcome
Everyone Welcome
CLASS SIZE
= Bring Your Own Mug/Cup
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Roberts; Across The Nullabor with
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& Newfoundland with Fran
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